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Real Madrid forward not ruled against Leganes and Liverpool following speedy recovery
Rodrygo is one of many Real Madrid players currently nursing from an injury, having recently picked up a fresh knock in the win over Osasuna.
It was an unfortunate night for the Brazilian international, who could not continue after the 20th-minute mark. He was subsequently ruled out for yet another period on the sidelines.
Rodrygo yet to be ruled out for Leganes and Liverpool clash
Even as Real Madrid prepare for the resumption of club football, coach Carlo Ancelotti has the services of everyone but the list of injured players – a list that does include Rodrygo.
However, it appears the forward has not been completely ruled out of Real Madrid’s upcoming matches against Leganes and Liverpool.
According to MARCA, Rodrygo has gone through a speedy recovery process after picking up a knock against Osasuna earlier this month.
Last Monday, the forward surprised everyone by returning to ball training. And everything suggests his return could be pushed forward due to the fast recovery.
Keeping that in mind, the Brazilian international has not been ruled out for the Leganes clash, and much less for the Liverpool encounter, later this month.
However, even if Rodrygo does make an early return, Real Madrid will be mindful of the player’s fitness, knowing they cannot afford to rush him back to action.
Therefore, it won’t be surprising to see Ancelotti taking a more cautious approach with regard to Rodrygo this time around and only utilising his services if absolutely necessary.
The international break has certainly helped the Brazilian speed up his recovery. But just how quickly he can return to full fitness and get cleared for action, remains to be seen.
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Real Madrid legend hits out at Barcelona defensive star over refereeing controversy: ‘They are afraid to speak’
Real Madrid have been in the midst of a refereeing saga in recent weeks, with the club disappointed by decisions going against them in their recent La Liga encounters.
Jose Mourinho came to the press conference after the Madrid derby with photographs of challenges against his team that went unpunished.
He then decided to avoid the press conference altogether, fearing a suspension after the red card that Vinicius Junior received against Villarreal.
Now, Real Madrid legend Roberto Carlos has questioned the reluctance of professional footballers to speak openly about refereeing controversies.
His comments appear to be aimed at Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi following the youngster’s response to Madrid’s complaints.
Roberto Carlos questions players’ willingness to speak
As quoted by laSexta Deportes, the former Brazil international, who now serves as a Real Madrid ambassador, criticised the lack of unity among professional players.
“Professional players are not united. They are afraid to speak,” Roberto Carlos declared.
Cubarsi was asked about the situation in Barcelona’s press conference ahead of facing Galatasaray.
“I don’t focus on that issue, but on what I can do something about, which is my club, what we can give to our people,” Cubarsi said.
The 19-year-old’s response did not acknowledge the problem in La Liga or the inconsistency in refereeing decisions.
Carlos’ criticism also raises questions about whether players from rival clubs should remain silent when refereeing controversies involve teams other than their own.
Real Madrid’s refereeing frustrations continue
The debate comes shortly after Madrid’s controversial 1-0 victory over Villarreal, which included Vinicius Junior receiving a straight red card for pulling an opponent’s hair.
The Brazilian also had a goal disallowed following a VAR review, adding to the frustration surrounding the match.
Vinicius’ dismissal has also revived discussions about consistency in refereeing decisions, particularly after his representatives highlighted a previous incident involving Stole Dimitrievski.
Roberto Carlos makes an important point. Refereeing standards should not become a concern only when a particular club feels disadvantaged.
More professional footballers should be willing to speak openly when they believe decisions are inconsistent, regardless of whether those decisions affect Real Madrid, Barcelona or another La Liga side.
Remaining silent simply because a controversy involves a rival does little to improve the league.
Cubarsi is entitled to focus on Barcelona, but Roberto Carlos is right to suggest that greater unity could make the players’ collective voice more influential.
If more players speak out constructively, La Liga could face greater pressure to improve transparency, clarify its rules and ensure more consistent decisions.
Such changes would benefit the entire competition in the long run, and the ultimate goal should be an improvement in the refereeing system.
